The February Update for Windows 11 22H2 is finally here and is now available via Windows Update. As the operating system is still relatively new, there is still a lot to fix and improve, so users were probably looking forward to the arrival of February’s Patch Tuesday. In this update we have as main highlights the correction of bugs where apps stop working when using the mouse and keyboard when the operating system’s Input Method Editor (IME) is active in the background, the solution of a problem that prevented the user from searching for a file based on its content as well as image files, as well as fixing an issue affecting gamepads where it was not possible to activate sleep mode when the computer was connected to the controller.
This is an automatic one, that is, if you do not select the download button in Windows Update, the installation will be carried out automatically sooner or later. For this reason, it is important to carefully check the changes applied by the update.
Windows 11 Version 22H2: February Update (KB5022845)
In the February Update of Windows 11 version 22H2 (KB5022845) Microsoft integrated the .NET Framework update into new Windows Update packages based on Unified Update Platform (UUP-based). This will provide the user with a better upgrade experience with fewer reboots. Additionally, Microsoft said it will bring more control over optional updates, including .NET Framework patches.
Windows 11 22H2 Build 22622.1265 also contains important bug fixes as a solution to an issue affecting search and searchindexer.exe. A bug that wouldn’t let users sign in or sign out has also been fixed.
Another fix applied in the KB5022845 update is related to deadlock between two or more threads. This behavior is better known as “deadlock”. In addition, Microsoft also applied on February Patch Tuesday a fix that affected computers with Trusted Platform Modules (TPM).
Below other issues caused by bugs that were fixed in Windows 11 Build 22622.1265:
- Fixed an issue affecting the “Resilient File System” (ReFS).
- Fixed an issue affecting devices subject to Microsoft EAF Exploit Protection Export Address Filtering).
- Fixed an issue where Microsoft Edge WebView2 based apps could not display certain content correctly. It also affected widgets on Windows 11.
- Fixed an issue affecting a “Group Policy” for “Expanded Toasts”.
Known issues that are not yet resolved
Microsoft is currently aware of three issues that are continually affecting Windows 11 22H2. Two of these are long-standing, where the first affects package provisioning and the other causes copying large files over SMB to take longer than expected. The third bug prevents users from downloading Windows 11 version 22H2 through WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) servers.
How to download the update now
To get the performance improvements provided by the new Windows 11 update, follow these steps:
Step 01: Click on the Windows flag underneath to open the start menu.
Step 02: Select the gear symbol in the left corner below the column.
Step 03: Scroll down and select “update & security”.
Step 04: Select “check for updates”.
Step 05: Select “Download and install” under updates.
Manually download and install the KB5022845 update
You can download the KB5022845 update for Windows 11 22H2 manually by through this link. After accessing the Microsoft Update catalog page, follow the steps below.
Step 01: When accessing the Microsoft Update catalog, there will be several updates available. You will need to locate the patch compatible with the KB5022845 update for the version of Windows 11 that is on your computer.
Step 02: Select the “Download” button next to the Windows 11 version you want to download.
Step 03: Right click on the link and select “save as” to start the download.
Okay, now just install the file.
